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Epazote

Dysphania ambrosioides, Amaranthaceae

Zones
2a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lambs QuartersChenopodium album
Pest Deterrent
Sweet CornZea mays var. saccharata
Pest Deterrent
ZinniaZinnia elegans
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
ShisoPerilla frutescens
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Flat-Leaf ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Epazote produces strong aromatic compounds that may inhibit nearby herbs

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Epazote grow in?

Epazote grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Epazote?

Good companions for Epazote include Lambs Quarters, Sweet Corn, Zinnia, Shiso.

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